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Lessons from 10k hours of programming (remastered)
Oct 17, 2024
Kurt Mackey, Co-founder and CEO of Fly.io, and Ant Wilson, CTO at Supabase, dive into programming mastery after 10,000 hours of coding. They discuss the evolution of developer needs, advocating for modern cloud solutions that enhance usability. The conversation highlights complexities in software, like security vulnerabilities and the importance of code quality. They reflect on emotional ties to coding and stress the significance of balancing simplicity and functionality. Join them for insights that evolve the developer experience!
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- Mastery in programming often requires around 10,000 hours of deliberate practice, highlighting the complexity of developing expertise.
- Critique of public cloud services suggests they complicate deployment processes, urging a shift towards user-friendly solutions for developers.
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Reflections on Mastery
Achieving mastery in programming often correlates with investing around 10,000 hours of deliberate practice, as popularized by Malcolm Gladwell. This time commitment is significant and highlights the complexity involved in developing deep expertise in coding. As Matt Rickard reflects on his 15-year journey in programming, he emphasizes the importance of not only accruing hours but also learning from failures and actively documenting experiences to avoid repeating mistakes. This approach fosters continuous improvement and helps solidify insights that can guide future developers.
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